. "Appendix J: Nutrient Targets by Meal and Age Group and Comparison of MyPyramid Food Group and Nutrient Targets with Recommended Meal Patterns." Child and Adult Care Food Program: Aligning Dietary Guidance for All. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2011.
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Child and Adult Care Food Program: Aligning Dietary Guidance for All
TABLE J-1 Breakfast Nutrient Targets Averaged Over a 5-Day Week by Age Group
1 Year
2–4 Years
5–13 Years
14–18 Years
Adults
Calories (kcal)
190
260
396
528
418
Protein (g/d)
5.4
8.0
20
21
23
Vitamin A (µg RAE/d)
86
92
147
186
217
Vitamin C (mg/d)
14
15
20
26
30
Vitamin E (mg αT/d)
1.3
1.4
2.3
3.6
4.1
Thiamin (mg/d)
0.16
0.18
0.27
0.37
0.40
Riboflavin (mg/d)
0.23
0.24
0.36
0.44
0.46
Niacin (mg/d)
2.1
2.4
3.4
4.4
5.0
Vitamin B6 (mg/d)
0.18
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.54
Folate (µg DFE/d)
54
63
97
139
142
Vitamin B12 (µg/d)
0.54
0.56
0.81
1.0
1.1
Iron (mg/d)
1.5
1.7
2.3
4.1
2.8
Magnesium (mg/d)
26
30
56
97
99
Zinc (mg/d)
1.1
1.3
2.2
2.8
3.0
Calcium (mg/d)
100
120
264
331
334
Phosphorus (mg/d)
156
167
283
377
271
Potassium (mg/d)
600
653
1,011
1,196
1,309
Sodium (mg/d)
< 300
< 327
< 498
< 446
< 412
Linoleic acid (g/d)
1.4
1.6
2.5
3.1
3.1
α-linolenic acid (g/d)
0.14
0.15
0.24
0.31
0.34
Fiber (g/d)
3.8
4.2
6.4
7.4
6.4
NOTES: αT = α-tocopherol; d = day; DFE = dietary folate equivalent; g = gram; kcal = kilocalorie; µg = microgram; mg = milligram; RAE = retinol activity equivalent.
